[xmlio-discuss] Ht. I shall leave without shedding a tear or bidding

[Herb L. <dr...@ch...>]

Under the present circumstances, I think,' said he, 'your resignation
will be immediately accepted. If so remain here for the present under
charge of your attendants. In the course of a week or so, a gang of
Indians will pass here on their way to Thunder Bay for provisions. They
can convey you a great portion of the way by canoe; thence you can
effect your course back to Toronto, or to England if you choose, much
easier indeed than going the remainder of the journey to Red River.'
"'Well doctor,' said I, 'I shall comply with your orders.' "'Then I
shall attend to the matter at once,' said the doctor, and immediately
withdrew. In about an hour afterwards he returned, accompanied with
several officers. The doctor's request was acquiesced with, and I
received my discharge. The commander on leaving placed $